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Legal Defense Strategy

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Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of murdering husband
True CrimeMurder InvestigationFentanyl Overdose
Mar 17, 2026

Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of murdering husband

A Utah mother who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after her husband's sudden death was later arrested and charged with his murder, revealing a complex web of alleged financial motives, infidelity, and prior poisoning attempts.

48 Hours
48 Hours
The Rx Defense | Full Episode
True CrimeMurder TrialAccutane Side Effects
Feb 13, 2026

The Rx Defense | Full Episode

A teenager shoots two friends, killing one and severely injuring the other, leading to a murder trial where his defense attributes his actions to psychosis induced by a common acne medication.

48 Hours
48 Hours
LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE STAR BREAKS COVER AFTER HUSBAND'S CHARGES: WHAT DID SHE KNOW?
Child Abuse AllegationsCelebrity ScandalPublic Relations Crisis
Feb 4, 2026

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE STAR BREAKS COVER AFTER HUSBAND'S CHARGES: WHAT DID SHE KNOW?

Nancy Grace and guests scrutinize Melissa Gilbert's public behavior and alleged awareness amidst her husband Timothy Busfield's child abuse charges, questioning her image and potential complicity.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
The Mother I Wish I Knew | Full Episode
True CrimeCold Case InvestigationMurder Trial
Jan 30, 2026

The Mother I Wish I Knew | Full Episode

After 37 years, a cold case murder of a young mother is solved, leading to the conviction of her estranged husband amidst conflicting forensic evidence and a shocking suicide.

48 Hours
48 Hours
Reiner’s former roommate says Nick “hated his parents” and “had anger towards the fame”
True CrimeFamily ViolenceAddiction
Jan 28, 2026

Reiner’s former roommate says Nick “hated his parents” and “had anger towards the fame”

Nick Reiner's former rehab roommate immediately suspected him of his parents' murder, revealing a deep-seated hatred and resentment towards their fame that began when Nick was 15.

BRIAN ENTIN INVESTIGATES
BRIAN ENTIN INVESTIGATES
New Evidence Shakes Up Timothy Busfield's Sex Crimes Case
Timothy BusfieldChild sexual abuse allegationsLegal defense strategy
Jan 21, 2026

New Evidence Shakes Up Timothy Busfield's Sex Crimes Case

New evidence, including audio of alleged victims initially denying abuse and claims of parental fraud, introduces significant complexity to actor Timothy Busfield's child sexual abuse case, challenging the prosecution's narrative.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Karen Read’s First Interview After MURDER ACQUITTAL
Criminal Justice SystemTrial AftermathPolice Misconduct
Jan 12, 2026

Karen Read’s First Interview After MURDER ACQUITTAL

Karen Read, recently acquitted of murder, shares her disorienting post-trial reality, revealing a void where purpose once was and detailing the alleged misconduct and personal attacks she endured from law enforcement and the media.

Rotten Mango
Rotten Mango
Hawaii Doctor Accused of Beating Wife With Lava Rock Wants Case Tossed
Criminal LawAttempted MurderGrand Jury Proceedings
Jan 9, 2026

Hawaii Doctor Accused of Beating Wife With Lava Rock Wants Case Tossed

An anesthesiologist accused of attempted murder in Hawaii is attempting to have his case dismissed, citing prosecutorial missteps regarding exculpatory evidence and misleading hearsay presented to the grand jury.

Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
BOMBSHELL TWIST in Reiner Murders, Alan Jackson Quits: ‘Homicidal’ Med Change Before Killings
True CrimeLegal Defense StrategyInsanity Defense
Jan 8, 2026

BOMBSHELL TWIST in Reiner Murders, Alan Jackson Quits: ‘Homicidal’ Med Change Before Killings

A-list lawyer Alan Jackson abruptly withdrew from the Nick Reiner double murder case, hinting at an insanity defense rooted in a 'homicidal' medication change for his severe mental illness.

Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield
Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield